Hilversum Attractions

Hilversum, situated in the beautiful Gooiland area in the extreme southeast of Noord-Holland and perhaps best known for its radio and television transmitter, is one of the attractive residential and satellite towns around Amsterdam, with many fine villas belonging to wealthy citizens of the capital, numerous modern buildings designed by famous architects and extensive parks and gardens. Industry (textiles, leather goods, electrical engineering, pharmaceuticals) plays a relatively minor role. Hilversum, originally a poor Gooiland village, began to develop only after the construction of the Amsterdam-Amersfoort railroad line in 1874.

Hilversum also has several shopping centres, swimming pools and sports facilities.